Jeremy’s Favourite Tea Biscuits

I am posting this as an accompaniment to Peter’s chowder recipe. Jeremy, my ex-boyfriend and an old friend of Peter, used to make a batch of these every time we would have a creamy soup or stew.

Jeremy displays the spoils in this undated file photo

Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl:

2 cups flour

1 tbsp sugar (optional)

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Cut into the dry mixture, using fork or pastry blender:

1/2 cup shortening

Combine in a small separate bowl:

1 beaten egg

2/3 cup milk

Add egg/milk mixture to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.

Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 3/4 inch thick, and cut into into circles, 2-inch in diameter, using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place on cookie sheet (should not need greasing) and bake for 10-14 minuites until the edges are golden brown.

2 thoughts on “Jeremy’s Favourite Tea Biscuits”

I have not, but I suspect that would be good. BTW: shortening keeps a really long time in the fridge, and is cheap, which means having some around is not a big deal. I don’t keep it around usually either, but I have some in my fridge now, since I made pie crusts this past weekend. You can use it in quiche crusts too.